Dr. Cleveland Leon Dennard (1929-1992) was the founding president of the Washington Technical institute, a predecessor to UDC. Dennard was appointed to the post by president Lyndon B. Johnson at a time when the city’s government functions were...

Dr. Donna J. Benson was appointed the Interim Chancellor on January 1, 1992. She became the first female in the University of North Carolina System to serve in that capacity. Prior to becoming Interim Chancellor, Dr. Donna Benson served as the...

Dr. Leroy T. Walker became the fifth chancellor of North Carolina Central University in 1983. Dr. Walker previously served as interim chancellor, chair of the Department of Physical Education and Recreation, and head coach for North Carolina...